Few cultures can turn demand as quickly as Brussels sprouts. When it's cold for a few days, sales usually go up. A week later, it can look completely different. The coming weeks are crucial for a successful end to the season. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world's leading trade fair for the global fruit trade, is still the first port of call for professionals from around the world to maintain and expand their professional network, discuss new trends and ideas, and grow their business. read more

He also takes a seat on the management board. His predecessor Hubert Zufferey will retire at the end of September 2025 after nine years at the SOV, the association announces. read more

The five-year project, running from 2019 to 2024, covered the cultivation areas of San Lorenzo, Alto Piura, Chira, Piura, Paita, La Tina/Guineo, Medio Piura, Interandino Alto Piura, Huanca bamba, and Ayabaca. read more

Finland's greenhouse production of crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and eggplants seems to be thriving, as reported by Dutch consultancy Delphy. read more

The Italian fresh produce brand Fratelli Orsero has introduced a special limited-edition collection of Christmas-themed avocado gift packs, designed to look like traditional gingerbread houses. read more

The new greenhouse will cover an area of approximately 1.4 hectares and will serve as an expansion of Koppert Cress' existing facilities. This will strengthen the company's position as a pioneer in the cultivation of edible plants and cresses, with innovation and sustainability at the forefront. read more

A fruit fly eradication project led by Peru’s plant health authority Senasa has benefited some 33,000 growers in Piura and helped establish the zone as the country’s leading producer and exporter of fresh mangoes. read more

Markus Leumann will assume the role of head of production at the Swiss Fruit Association on 1 July 2025, before Hubert Zufferey's scheduled retirement at the end of September. read more

The North African country set a record in blueberry exports last season, when it shipped a total of 67,300 tons abroad, and it appears that it will achieve a similar increase compared to the previous year in 2024/25. read more

According to the USDA's Office of Agricultural Statistics, the state's orange harvest for 2024/25 will be 12 million boxes, 20% less than originally forecasted. This is 33% less than last year and a historic low not seen in a century. read more

GenCast is a probabilistic weather model that produces global 15-day ensemble forecasts with a resolution of 0.25°C, which are more accurate than the best operational ensemble system. Generating a single 15-day forecast from GenCast takes about 8 minutes on a cloud platform. read more

Fresh produce industry associations in Canada have expressed their approval of the recent passing of a new law that guarantees financial security for fruit and vegetable suppliers in the country in situations where a contracted purchaser becomes insolvent. read more

Entomologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently confirmed that agriculture specialists from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted two insect pests. This discovery is notable as it is the first time these pests have been found at this port of entry. read more

"Organic production targets consumers who are conscious of its health and environmental advantages. These products typically come with higher price tags compared to conventional ones, a premium that consumers are willing to pay due to their sustainability. Additionally, scientific research indicates that the Mediterranean" read more

W tych pierwszych miesiącach sezonu cytrynowego 2024/25 ceny wykazują pozytywny trend, który zniwelował niepewność, jaką sektor ten doświadczył w 2024 roku. Według oficjalnych danych cenowych opublikowanych przez hiszpańskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności od początku roku,

In these first few months of the 2024/25 lemon season, prices have shown a positive trend that has countered the uncertainty that the sector experienced in 2024. According to the official prices shared by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, since the beginning of the year, read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more

The ripening of Spanish Orri mandarins is ahead of schedule in a season that is expected to be shorter, with a 25-30% lower production compared to the record volume of the 2023/2024 campaign. Similarly, the harvest of the first part of the mandarin and orange season started significantly earlier. read more

Pepper production in Morocco decreased this week due to the arrival of cold weather, as well as the continued spread of TSW and PMMV viruses in the Souss Massa region. According to Obeida Mansour, a pepper farmer from Agadir, the decline reached 30-40% of the usual volumes on his farms. read more

A few tradespeople have volunteered to assist in saving Wellington's Begonia House from being demolished. City councilors are currently evaluating the future of the glass house as they search for cost-saving measures. Wellington City Council staff have stated that a temporary fix is not sufficient, and a complete replacement would fall within the estimated cost range. read more